Los Angeles police forcibly removed a free-Palestine camp at UCLA, dismantling tents and arresting protesters, causing widespread outrage. The selective police action came a day after masked supporters of Israel attacked the camp. LA police did not stop the attackers until 3 a.m., failing to protect non-violent protesters. The university ca...
A professor remains hospitalized after police officers brutalized him during a ‘Free Palestine’ protest at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville professor Steve Tamari was among those arrested, and has sustained multiple injuries, including broken ribs and a hand. His wife, Sandra T...
NEW YORK – AFP Students in New York have condemned the police raid on Columbia University campus by police. “Columbia and the cops collaborated to brutalize my classmates in the dark for standing up for what is right,” Columbia University student Maryam Alwan said at a news conference alongside other students, a day after New...
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called for a thorough investigation of Arizona State University’s alleged forcible removal of hijabs of a group of Muslim women at a pro-Palestine rally on campus. Video footage from the rally suggests at least four instances of hijab removal during arrests by the school’s police officers. ...
In an open letter addressed to Provost Andrew Guzman and President Carol Folt, USC professor Mike Ananny expressed profound disappointment with their leadership. Ananny expressed outrage at the recent controversy surrounding the cancellation of Valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s address. Ananny accused them of failing to uphold their commitment t...
Washington, United States – AFP The White House insisted Sunday that pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US universities in recent weeks must remain peaceful, after police arrested around 275 people on four separate campuses over the weekend. “We certainly respect the right of peaceful protests,” National Security Counc...
Federal judge Loretta Biggs has struck down a 19th-century North Carolina law that criminalized voting while on parole, probation, or post-release supervision for a felony conviction. The law was argued as disproportionately impacting Black voters and found to violate the US Constitution’s equal protection clause. This decision is being cele...
In a landmark decision, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted 3-2 along party lines to reinstate net neutrality rules. It has classified broadband as a public service under Title II of the Communications Act. The move was spearheaded by FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner Anna Gomez, and Geoffrey Starks. It aims to pre...
Canada’s legislature in the province of Ontario has rejected a proposal to lift the ban on wearing keffiyeh scarves for the second time. The ban was initiated by Speaker Ted Arnott, citing concerns the scarf symbolized political support for Palestine. Despite efforts by New Democrat Party Leader Marit Stiles and support from Liberal Leader Bon...
Student editorial boards across the country are speaking out against college officials’ actions directed at pro-Palestinian protests. Campus newspapers have been reporting daily on debates over free speech and university investments in Israel, which has killed over 30,000 Palestinians since October, and is accused of genocide. Editorial ...
